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1. A device comprising: a memory configured to store instructions; and a processor configured to execute one or more of the instructions to: generate a first file that specifies current signal quality at different points within an area, generate, based on the first file, a second file that specifies predicted future signal quality at the different points within the area, determine a first signal quality at a location based on the first file, determine a second signal quality at the location based on the second file, select a tier of service, of fixed wireless services, for the location based on the first signal quality and the second signal quality, and transmit information associated with the tier of service to a computer terminal.
A device determines the best fixed wireless internet plan for a location. It generates a map of current signal quality and a map predicting future signal quality in an area. For a given location, it finds the current and predicted signal strengths from these maps. Based on both signal strengths, it picks a service tier (e.g., "Basic", "Premium"). The device then sends information about the selected service tier to a computer terminal, such as available plans and prices.
2. The device of claim 1 , wherein, when selecting the tier of service, the processor is configured to execute the one or more of the instructions to: select a first tier of service, as the tier of service, when the first signal quality is greater than a first value and the second signal quality is greater than or equal to the first value, and select a second tier of service, as the tier of service, when the first signal quality or the second signal quality is less than the first value and greater than a second value.
Building on the fixed wireless service tier determination, the device selects the tier based on signal quality thresholds. If both current and predicted signal strengths are above a high threshold, it selects a high-performance tier. However, if either the current or predicted signal strength falls below that high threshold but remains above a lower threshold, it selects a lower-performance tier. This ensures service plans match signal conditions.
3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the information associated with the tier of service comprises: types of the fixed wireless services that are available at the location and prices associated with the types of the fixed wireless services, or information specifying that an actual signal quality needs to be determined at the location to determine which one or more of the types of the fixed wireless services are available at the location.
The information about the selected fixed wireless service tier includes the types of service available (e.g., speeds, data caps) and their prices. Alternatively, if the predicted/current signal qualities aren't conclusive, the device will send information requesting an on-site signal quality test to determine which fixed wireless services are actually available at the location. This avoids offering service tiers that might not perform adequately.
4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the prices associated with the types of the fixed wireless services are higher when the tier of service is a first tier of service than when the tier of service is a second tier of service.
In the fixed wireless service tier system, the pricing reflects the service tier. The prices for fixed wireless services are higher for a higher-performing tier than for a lower-performing tier. This aligns customer cost with service quality and bandwidth availability.
5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the processor is further configured to execute the one or more of the instructions to: determine premises information associated with a premises of the location; and adjust, based on the premises information, at least one of the first signal quality and the second signal quality before selecting the tier of service.
Before determining the appropriate fixed wireless service tier, the device gathers premises information (e.g., building material, height, obstructions) about the location. It then adjusts either the current or predicted signal quality (or both) based on this premises information. This allows the system to account for local conditions that affect signal reception and provide a more accurate service tier recommendation.
6. The device of claim 1 , wherein, when generating the second file, the processor is configured to execute the one or more of the instructions to: determine at least one of network loading information or network reconfiguration information, wherein the network loading information comprises information about predicted growth of traffic in a portion of a cellular network associated with the area, and wherein the network reconfiguration information comprises information regarding plans to add new cell units to the portion of the cellular network, and generate the second file further based on at least one of the network loading information or the network reconfiguration information.
When creating the predicted future signal quality map, the device considers network conditions. It analyzes network loading information (predicted traffic growth) and network reconfiguration plans (planned cell tower additions) in the area. The future signal quality map is generated based on current signal data and these network predictions, giving a more accurate view of future service availability.
7. The device of claim 1 , wherein, when generating the first file, the processor is further configured to execute the one or more of the instructions to: calculate a presence of interference at the different points; and generate the first file based on the presence of interference.
When creating the current signal quality map, the device calculates the amount of interference at various points in the area. This interference calculation is then used to generate the current signal quality map, providing a more realistic assessment of signal strength that factors in potential sources of disruption.
8. A method comprising: generating, by one or more processors configured to execute one or more instructions stored in a memory, first values that specify current signal quality at different points within an area, generating, by the one or more processors, based on the first values, second values that specify predicted future signal quality at the different points within the area, determining, by the one or more processors, a first signal quality at a location based on the first values, determining, by the one or more processors, a second signal quality at the location based on the second values, selecting by the one or more processors, a tier of service, of fixed wireless services, for the location based on the first signal quality and the second signal quality, and transmitting information associated with the tier of service to a device.
A method determines the best fixed wireless internet plan for a location. It generates a map of current signal quality (first values) and a map predicting future signal quality (second values) in an area. For a given location, it finds the current (first signal quality) and predicted (second signal quality) signal strengths from these maps. Based on both signal strengths, it picks a service tier (e.g., "Basic", "Premium"). The method then sends information about the selected service tier to a device, such as available plans and prices.
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein selecting the tier of service further comprises: selecting, by the one or more processors, a first tier of service, as the tier of service, when the first signal quality is greater than a first quality value and the second signal quality is greater than or equal to the first quality value, and selecting, by the one or more processors, a second tier of service, as the tier of service, when the first signal quality or the second signal quality is less than the first quality value and greater than a second quality value.
When selecting the fixed wireless service tier, the method selects the tier based on signal quality thresholds. If both current and predicted signal strengths are above a high threshold (first quality value), it selects a high-performance tier (first tier of service). However, if either the current or predicted signal strength falls below that high threshold but remains above a lower threshold (second quality value), it selects a lower-performance tier (second tier of service). This ensures service plans match signal conditions.
10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the information associated with the tier of service comprises: types of the fixed wireless services that are available at the location and prices associated with the types of the fixed wireless services, or information specifying that an actual signal quality needs to be determined at the location to determine which one or more of the types of the fixed wireless services are available at the location.
The information about the selected fixed wireless service tier includes the types of service available (e.g., speeds, data caps) and their prices. Alternatively, if the predicted/current signal qualities aren't conclusive, the information will specify that an on-site signal quality test is needed to determine which fixed wireless services are actually available at the location. This avoids offering service tiers that might not perform adequately.
11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the prices associated with the types of the fixed wireless services are higher when the tier of service is a first tier of service than when the tier of service is a second tier of service.
In the fixed wireless service tier selection method, the pricing reflects the service tier. The prices for fixed wireless services are higher for a higher-performing tier (first tier of service) than for a lower-performing tier (second tier of service). This aligns customer cost with service quality and bandwidth availability.
12. The method of claim 8 , further comprising: determining premises information associated with a premises of the location; and adjusting, by the one or more processors, based on the premises information, at least one of the first signal quality and the second signal quality before selecting the tier of service.
Before determining the appropriate fixed wireless service tier, the method determines premises information (e.g., building material, height, obstructions) about the location. It then adjusts either the current or predicted signal quality (or both) based on this premises information before selecting the tier of service. This allows the system to account for local conditions that affect signal reception and provide a more accurate service tier recommendation.
13. The method of claim 8 , wherein generating the second values comprises: determining, by the one or more processors, at least one of network loading information or network reconfiguration information, wherein the network loading information comprises information about predicted growth of traffic in a portion of a cellular network associated with the area, and wherein the network reconfiguration information comprises information regarding plans to add new cell units to the portion of the cellular network, and generating the second values further based on at least one of the network loading information or the network reconfiguration information.
When creating the predicted future signal quality values, the method considers network conditions. It analyzes network loading information (predicted traffic growth) and network reconfiguration plans (planned cell tower additions) in the area. The predicted future signal quality values are generated based on current signal data and these network predictions, giving a more accurate view of future service availability.
14. The method of claim 8 , wherein generating the first values comprises: calculating, by the one or more processors, a presence of interference at the different points; and generating, by the one or more processors, the first values based on the presence of interference.
When creating the current signal quality values, the method calculates the amount of interference at various points in the area. This interference calculation is then used to generate the current signal quality values, providing a more realistic assessment of signal strength that factors in potential sources of disruption.
15. A non-transitory computer-readable medium comprising instructions, the instructions comprising: one or more instructions that, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to: generate a first file that specifies current signal quality at different points within an area, generate, based on the first file, a second file that specifies predicted future signal quality at the different points within the area, determine a first signal quality at a location based on the first file, determine a second signal quality at the location based on the second file, select a tier of service, of fixed wireless services, for the location based on the first signal quality and the second signal quality, and transmit information associated with the tier of service to a device.
A computer-readable medium stores instructions to determine the best fixed wireless internet plan for a location. When executed, these instructions cause the system to: generate a map of current signal quality and a map predicting future signal quality in an area; find the current and predicted signal strengths for a location; pick a service tier (e.g., "Basic", "Premium") based on both signal strengths; and send information about the selected tier to a device, such as available plans and prices.
16. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15 , wherein the one or more instructions that cause the processor to select the tier of service further comprise: one or more instructions that cause the processor to: select a first tier of service, as the tier of service, when the first signal quality is greater than a first value and the second signal quality is greater than or equal to the first value, and select a second tier of service, as the tier of service, when the first signal quality or the second signal quality is less than the first value and greater than a second value.
When the instructions on the computer-readable medium cause the system to select the fixed wireless service tier, the selection is based on signal quality thresholds. If both current and predicted signal strengths are above a high threshold (first value), a high-performance tier is chosen. If either falls below the high threshold but above a lower threshold (second value), a lower-performance tier is selected. This ensures service plans match expected signal conditions.
17. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15 , wherein the information associated with the tier of service comprises: types of the fixed wireless services that are available at the location and prices associated with the types of the fixed wireless services, or information specifying that an actual signal quality needs to be determined at the location to determine which one or more of the types of the fixed wireless services are available at the location.
The information about the selected fixed wireless service tier on the computer-readable medium includes the types of service available (e.g., speeds, data caps) and their prices. Or, if the predicted/current signal qualities aren't conclusive, it will request an on-site signal quality test to determine which fixed wireless services are actually available, avoiding the offer of inadequate service tiers.
18. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 17 , wherein the prices associated with the types of the fixed wireless services are higher when the tier of service is a first tier of service than when the tier of service is a second tier of service.
When the computer-readable medium stores instructions for pricing the tiers of fixed wireless service, the prices are higher for a higher-performing tier (first tier of service) than for a lower-performing tier (second tier of service). This price difference aligns customer cost with delivered service quality and bandwidth availability.
19. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15 , wherein the one or more instructions further cause the processor to: determine premises information associated with a premises of the location; and adjust, based on the premises information, at least one of the first signal quality and the second signal quality before selecting the tier of service.
The computer-readable medium further stores instructions to first determine premises information (e.g., building material, height, obstructions) about the location and then adjust either the current or predicted signal quality based on this information before selecting the fixed wireless service tier. This allows the system to account for local signal reception factors for better service tier recommendations.
20. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 15 , wherein the one or more instructions that cause the processor to generate the second file further comprise: one or more instructions that cause the processor to: determine at least one of network loading information or network reconfiguration information, wherein the network loading information comprises information about predicted growth of traffic in a portion of a cellular network associated with the area, and wherein the network reconfiguration information comprises information regarding plans to add new cell units to the portion of the cellular network, and generate the second file further based on at least one of the network loading information or the network reconfiguration information.
When the computer-readable medium's instructions generate the predicted future signal quality map, they consider network conditions. They analyze network loading information (predicted traffic growth) and network reconfiguration plans (planned cell tower additions). The future signal map is generated based on current signal data and these network predictions, providing a more accurate view of future service availability.
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September 26, 2017
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